Crazannes

Crazannes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCrazannesPort-d'Envaux at 2.7 km (3 min)
Insee code17134Le Mung at 4.3 km (5 min)
Postcode17350Plassay at 4.5 km (5 min)
Latitude45.8500022Saint-Savinien at 5.7 km (6 min)
Longitude-0.6999997Geay at 5.7 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 2 to 28 metersTaillebourg at 7.5 km (9 min)
Surface4.81 km²Saint-Porchaire at 8.1 km (9 min)
Population441 inhabitantsLes Essards at 8.6 km (9 min)
Density90 inhabitants/km²Romegoux at 8.7 km (9 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 64 km, 54 min)Saint-Vaize at 9.1 km (10 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeÉcurat at 9.7 km (11 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
LOCATION

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SIGHTSEEING
  • Castle Crazannes:
  • Classified historic monument of the 14th century, dubbed "Castle of Puss in Boots" in reference to one of the owners, the Marquis of Carabas, immortalized by Charles Perrault's tale.
  • This castle, one of the oldest homes of Saintonge, surprised by its architecture. Indeed its north facade is fully sculptured characters, fantastic animals, various symbols gives it exceptional. You will discover many scenes in connection with St. Jacques de Compostela, the medieval legends and alchemical themes. Its south side is equally amazing but in a different style, rebuilt in the early 20th century it remained unfinished, giving an unusual building.
  • In the park around the castle several factors indicate the presence of a fortress from the 11th century: a lovely Romanesque chapel which was long the village church, a tower crowned with battlements, a moat still water, a dovecote ; commons.
  • Inside the castle, you will discover in the midst of warm oak paneling, a remarkable set of stacks including a wooden ceiling carved a surprising 14th century, 2 beautiful spiral staircases with a wooden work of a companion Tour de France, a furniture varied ...
  • Site Tours from 1 April to 1 November, all weekends and public holidays from 14h to 19h, and daily in July and August from 13:30 to 19:30.
  • Information on +33 6 80 65 40 96.
Detailed information
MonumentsCastle of Crazannes
PHOTOS
Castle Crazannes - Exterior North
 
Castle Crazannes - The Dungeon
Castle Crazannes - The Chapel
 
Castle Crazannes - Main Room
Castle Crazannes - The Lounge
 
Castle Crazannes - Detail facade North
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Night
Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
La table de marion
Saintes
Gourmet restaurant with fresh produce from local producers, creative cuisine.
Located 12.9 km from CrazannesFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine Le Fragnaud  
Saint-Porchaire
Large rooms exposed countryside, hamlet and fields (sometimes as deer and rabbits) to the entry of private wooded park. Comfort, silence, quiet, cleanliness, hospitality and friendliness...
Located 5.6 km from Crazannes58 € the double room 
La Porte Rouge - The Red Door Inn    
10
Saintes
Sixteen century Town house renovated with love and care, unusual herb garden with cathedral view, situated on a pedestrian street incredibly calm near the farmers market. We welcome...
Located 12.7 km from CrazannesFrom 80 € to 130 € the double room 
Chambre d'Hôtes de Charme La Maline  
Trizay
La Maline is an old stone house built in 1870, where once lived the owner of a farm. It's a typical house of the region 'Charente-Maritime' called a 'Charentaise.' We fell in love with...
Located 15.9 km from CrazannesFrom 60 € to 82 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte du Moulin de Razé
Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux
The cottage is situated in a hamlet of six houses at 5 km from Saintes, Gallo-Roman city. It consists of a bedroom, a dining room and a kitchen. Close to the islands (Ré Oléron, Aix)...
Located 9.5 km from CrazannesFrom 300 € to 345 € per week 
Le gîte d'Aliénor
Le Douhet
Charentais house completely renovated in 2010, very comfortable to stay with family or friends, located in the heart of the Saintonge, in the country, on our small vineyard. Ideally...
Located 11.1 km from CrazannesFrom 320 € to 420 € per week 
House for 20 persons
Saintes
Spacious house typical of this Saintonge region with its stone walls and exposed beams. The house which is totally independent, has been tastefully renovated and more than comfortably...
Located 13.7 km from CrazannesFrom 800 € to 900 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
L'abri-cotier    
9.2
Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
A 1.5 km from the sea, ideally situated for exploring the Charente Maritime. Dans a flowery, quiet and shady pitches by haies. Location cottage, mobile homes. Piscine couverte, animation...
Located 29 km from CrazannesFrom 15.90 € to 19.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château De Mouillepied     
7
Port-d'Envaux
Château De Mouillepied is located on a 10 hectare estate, close the river Charente. It offers spacious guest rooms, each with a large private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. This Château,...
Located 5 km from CrazannesRoom from 84 €
Logis Aurea Hotel     
7.3
Saintes
The hotel is conveniently located, close to the Autoroute A10, towards the city centre of Saintes. You will be able to park your car in the private car park. All rooms are soundproof...
Located 11.1 km from CrazannesRoom from 57 €
Campanile Saintes     
7.1
Saintes
This Campanile hotel is ideal for a stopover or short stay in Charentes. It offers comfortable and affordable, air-conditioned accommodation. Guestrooms are modern and functional to...
Located 11.2 km from CrazannesRoom from 44 €

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